Richard was a wonderful man & will be terribly missed by all who knew & loved him. He was the best dad to Phil & Sara & the BEST granpa (Z-pa) to Emma. He left us way too soon. I know his family will carry on in his honor & live their lives in ways that they know would make him proud & happy. ❤️❤️

My condolences to the families Scott Zegelbone.
Rest in peace Richard .
From TRP and Hallandale

I was very fortunate to work along- side Richard for many years and I’m grateful for the time spent together. He was one of a kind and taught me many valuable life lessons.

My sincere condolences to the family. He will certainly be missed.

My dear friend Richard, your wisdom and your friendship was a blessing to all that received it, your zest for good music, good food and truly caring about others was in that great smile. I personally learned many things from you, I am a better man for it, you are truly one of the greats my man, a true Mench 🙏

Oh, Richard. It’s hard to believe you’re gone. There are no words to capture the depth of this loss, but I feel your absence more with each passing day. Your wisdom, your teachings, and the beautiful sound of your voice will always resonate within me. Thank you for being my dear mentor, brother, and friend. I will love and miss you always.💔🙏🙏

I am proud to have known RZ as most have come to call him. He was a great mentor to many including myself. His style is unmatched by any. His zest for music and life was incredible We saw many concerts together. My most memorable moment at a concert was standing next to him head banging along to Tool. I will miss him tremendously. He was my boss, my mentor, my brother. I will miss our conversations. With Love RZ.
My condolences to Sara and Phillip. Your father was one of a kind.
Rick Marto

We always have that one cousin who will always have a special place in our hearts – even if we don’t see them often. Richard you know it was you. Having the same birthdate was our special bond.
The family reunion you organized in 2022 was just one of the numerous ways you showed your pride and love for your family. Whether it was FL or NYC whenever you came to town it was usually a large gathering filled with love and laughter. I will not forget those memories.

Now your flying with the angels high above
Soaring like a bird, sending down your love
Despite the fact we are apart
The love we shared is deep in my heart
Your spirit is now easy and free
Filled with tranquility and peace – Let It Be

I had the pleasure of being one of his first customers back in the early 80’s and also being one of his most loyal customers. Business aside he was a remarkable man and always supported my third world building projects and community Outreaches.
I will miss his laugh and his eclectic taste in music as well as his insight into the human condition.

Richard we shall miss your eternal optimism, sense of humor, and the great times over the past 50 years or so of just hanging out and doing great things like super concerts and fine dining. We are glad that after a bit of a hiatus we renewed our relationship 2 years ago or so and had some great fun together again.

May you find eternal peace as I am sure you are in a better place now!

Having known Richard for over 30 years, we can honestly say that he was a true gentleman with the highest of morals and integrity in personal and business life. May his memory be a blessing to all that knew him.
Linda and Ian Kramer

How blessed were my father Les Pratt my husband John, and I to know Richard. What kind hearted man he was. We weren’t just his customers we were his friends. He was always funny and upbeat whenever we saw him. He did a lot of nice things for us. He always had a kind word and sunny disposition. Richard will be missed by so many.
Rest in peace.

RIP Brother you will be missed you had a passion for our industry like no other. I am happy that I had a chance to know and work with you.

Richard, you were and will always be my best friend. I catch myself about to text or call you everyday about something then realize you’re gone. We sure have some unforgettable memories……Thanks for everything. RIP

I first met Richard back in the 70’s when he joined his Dad at Tropical Asphalt. He was one of the most kind and respectable people I have ever met. Never a harsh word. Always positive. I will miss you Richard.

Barry Birenbaum

I had the pleasure of knowing Richard for 30 years, from BRADCO to ABC.
He was always a gentleman with tons of respect for the customers he dealt with.
He will be greatly missed
RIP my friend

RZ It was an honor to know you. I will miss talking to you and are monthly lunches. No one can ask for a friend and mentor like you. This is a loss not only to the Zegelbone family but the whole roofing industry. I find myself getting ready to text you to talk about life. I will have a glass of wine in your honor.
My condolences to Phill and Sara.
Rest in peace my friend.

I’m grateful for the friendship we shared through our years together in Vistage. Richard was a wonderful person who was loved by those whose lives he touched. Rest in peace.

Richard was a great guy. Kind and generous. I meet him during the pandemic and introduced him to my sister who liked him as well. He was a good friend to all who knew him and a bright and happy person. He will be missed. By everyone who knew him.
Lee Steele and Amy Steele Donner

Heartbreaking news! We hadn’t been in touch in a few years, but Richard was a kind and happy soul. We lived across from each other in the dorms at the University of Iowa. Many good times and many fun visits to Ft Lauderdale back in the day. As his family knows, he was well-loved by those who knew him. My condolences.

I feel truly fortunate to have known Richard over the past six years in Los Angeles. He was such a remarkable man, always eager to share stories of his adventures and travels, and always speaking with deep pride about his children and his beloved granddaughter. He often told me how effortless their bond was, how they simply understood each other, and how much joy she brought to his life.
Richard offered sage advice with a gentle spirit and had an extraordinary gift for seeing the good in every situation and in every person. His gratitude, optimism, and zest for life were inspiring. I am deeply grateful for the time I had with him and for the opportunity to share space with such a kindred spirit. He will remain an enduring inspiration.

Monday’s child, who slept early,
And woke up early, with the world in his hands so surely.
He fought like a Somali pirate, our giant of grace,
And moved with a silence that set a quiet pace.

He could fight a current, he could foster any child with care,
He could love all, beyond compare.

He was our tyrant, Richard, you see,
The one who petitioned all hearts and lived so freely.

I would have never pictured this day; I shivered,
with nothing left to do.
A part of me will forever be Blue.

To his family and friends, my deepest condolences.
May his memory bring you comfort and peace.

Phillip, My most sincere condolences for your loss. Your Father was great friend for over 45 years. And always there for me in times when I encountered life’s unkind struggles. It broke our hearts to watch the anguish of his suffering the last couple of months after such wonderful times together in Europe and Argentina after his retirement. He was a strong man with deep convictions. And always so proud of you. He will be sadly missed by many. I’m truly heat broken at the loss of such a dear friend! His light will always shine brightly in my heart! God Bless!

We were very fortunate to have met and known Richard. He will be dearly missed. We know how deeply he was loved, and the incredible people Phil and Sara are speak volumes about the kind of father he was. His memory will live on through the lives of those he touched.
Mike & Anne-Fleur

We had the pleasure of spending just a few days with Richard many years ago here in Italy. We will remember the good times together.
Our sincere condolences.
Vito and Lisa Zegelbone/Febbraro